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  Living Democracy - An ecological...

  Tim Hollo

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  The way we glow when having a great conversation, building off each other’s ideas, finding solutions we can all be satisfied with. The way we spark together when marching in protest. This is living democracy. 
  Yes, the world looks bleak. Across our society there’s a mounting sense of desperation in the face of the climate crisis, gaping economic inequality and racial injustice, increasing threat of war, and a post-truth politics divorced from reality. Extinction is in the air. 
  But what if the solutions to our ecological, social and political crises could all be found in the same approach? What if it was possible for us to not just survive, but thrive? 
  In Living Democracy, Tim Hollo offers bold ideas and a positive vision. It’s the end of the world as we know it, but it doesn’t have to be the end of the world. In fact, around the globe, people and communities are beginning an exciting new journey. 
  This book will inspire you, inform you, and get you fired up to co-create our common future. A living democracy. 
  'A brilliant conversation and action kick-starter from a man who walks the talk.'– Christine Milne 
  'It’s pretty clear that the world we’ve known isn't working very well anymore; we need to reinvent it, and this book brims with good ideas about what that means!' – Bill McKibben 
  'A great vision for a bloodless coup of mutual aid and rule-governed anarchy.' – Tyson Yunkaporta 
  'I have been waiting for this book, and now that Tim Hollo has written it, I’ll be putting it in the hands of pretty much everyone I know.' – Danielle Celermajer 
  'Timely, vivid and urgent, this is a book that meets the challenges of our age head-on.' – Scott Ludlam 
  **Music: "Now To The Future", (c) FourPlay String Quartet, Lara Goodridge, Shenton Gregory, Peter Hollo, Tim Hollo

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  How to Grieve - An Ancient Guide...

  Marcus Tullius Cicero

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  An engaging new translation of a timeless masterpiece about coping with the death of a loved one 
   
   
   
  In 45 BCE, the Roman statesman Cicero fell to pieces when his beloved daughter, Tullia, died from complications of childbirth. But from the depths of despair, Cicero fought his way back. In an effort to cope with his loss, he wrote a consolation speech—not for others, as had always been done, but for himself. And it worked. Cicero's Consolation was something new in literature, equal parts philosophy and motivational speech. Drawing on the full range of Greek philosophy and Roman history, Cicero convinced himself that death and loss are part of life, and that if others have survived them, we can, too; resilience, endurance, and fortitude are the way forward. 
   
   
   
  Lost in antiquity, Cicero's Consolation was recreated in the Renaissance from hints in Cicero's other writings and the Greek and Latin consolatory tradition. The resulting masterpiece—translated here for the first time in 250 years—is infused throughout with Cicero's thought and spirit. 
   
   
   
  Complete with an inviting introduction, Michael Fontaine's engaging translation makes this searching exploration of grief available to readers once again.

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  100 Quotes by Socrates: Great...

  Socrates

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  Socrates is an enigmatic figure, known chiefly through the accounts of others like Plato and Aristophanes. He was one of the most brilliant intellects ever, and devised what would later be called the Socratic method, which is a way of leading one's interlocutor to see his errors and contradictions through clever questioning before leading him to the truth. In ancient Athens, Socrates was widely known as a "gadfly", that is, an annoying insect buzzing at people's ears, because he kept questioning prejudices and contradictions; he was eventually tried and executed for "corrupting the minds of the youth". We have selected for you 100 of his best quotes, so you can decide whether this can be considered corruption, or an incredibly efficient way of learning to think for oneself.

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  Honestly She Doesn't Live Here...

  Pamela Wick

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  For Pamela Wick, President and Mrs. Reagan were simply Ronnie and Nancy, her parents' best friends. What began with Pamela's mom and Nancy organizing the chili booth at their kids' school fair in Los Angeles soon propelled Pamela's parents into pivotal roles that would help Reagan secure the California governorship and eventually the grand prize: the White House. 
   
   
   
  Determined to win her parents' approval as the perfect daughter, Pamela marries the son of Republican royalty and joins them in DC to begin her fairytale in the nation's Capitol—or so she thought. What follows is her firsthand look behind the scenes at the gilded age of the Reagan years in Washington, DC—an era now long gone. Sometimes hilarious, sometimes heartbreaking, but always insightful, the narrative chronicles her journey to penetrate Washington society at the highest levels—from Christmas Eve at her family home with President Reagan dressed as Santa Claus, to intimate dinners at the White House. But behind the golden gates, Pam's marriage is unraveling, and her father's high-profile political scandal threatens to destroy their carefully constructed life. Soon, she's trading in glitzy state dinners for congressional hearings attacking her father, and at the center of the Reagan revolution, Pam's own personal uprising begins.

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  Khalsa Raj De Usraia - Shere Punjab

  Baba Prem Singh Hoti Mardaan

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  Khalsa Raj De Usraia by Baba Prem Singh Hoti Mardan 
  Khalsa Raj De Usraia is a book written by the prominent Sikh historian Baba Prem Singh Hoti Mardan. This book chronicles the lives of great warriors, philanthropists, and selfless supporters who dedicated their lives to the establishment and growth of the Khalsa Raj. 
  Khalsa Raj De Usraia can be ordered worldwide through Sikh political books.

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  Discovering Stoicism - A...

  Massimo Holiday

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  Do you want more discipline in your life? Are you looking to take action, remove doubts, and vanquish negativity? Do you want to achieve more success in all areas of your life? 
  If that sounds like you, then read on. 
  Discovering Stoicism: A Beginner's Journey to Inner Peace is a comprehensive and accessible guide to the ancient philosophy of Stoicism. Written for those new to the philosophy or simply looking to deepen their understanding, this book offers a clear and practical introduction to the core tenets of Stoicism and how they can be applied in everyday life. 
  Beginning with an overview of the history and development of Stoicism, the book delves into the key concepts and practices of philosophy, including the dichotomy of control, the nature of the self, and the importance of virtue. Along the way, readers will learn how Stoicism can help them cultivate a more tranquil, resilient, and purposeful approach to life and provide a framework for navigating life's inevitable challenges and setbacks. 
  Within these pages, you will discover: What is StoicismThe Origins of StoicismThe Three Stoic Disciplines Essential to Turning All Situations into Learning ExperiencesThe Four Virtues of Stoic Philosophy and How They Can Make Each of Us a Better PersonAnalysis of The Ten Principles of StoicismSimple Exercises to Apply Stoic Teachings in Your Life 
  AND MUCH MORE! 
  If you're ready to take control and learn how to implement stoicism in your life, look no further.Don't waste another minute; scroll up to get started today!

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